Won Jae Kim

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Won Jae Kim is a leading researcher in surgical robotics, with a primary focus on haptic feedback and bilateral control systems for minimally invasive procedures. His work addresses a critical limitation in commercial robotic platforms like the Da Vinci system, which rely solely on visual feedback, depriving surgeons of essential tactile information. Kim’s major contributions center on designing bilateral control architectures that enable force feedback, allowing surgeons to “feel” tissue resistance and instrument interactions during teleoperation. His most-cited paper, “Design of bilateral control for force feedback in surgical robot” (2015), has garnered 28 citations and lays the groundwork for safer, more intuitive robotic surgery. Earlier work, “Bilateral control for haptic laparoscopic surgery robot” (2013), further explores the integration of haptic teleoperation systems to restore the sense of touch in robot-assisted laparoscopy. Though his citation counts are modest, Kim’s research is foundational for advancing haptic feedback in clinical settings, directly addressing a key challenge in surgical robotics. His contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the intersection of control theory, human–robot interaction, and medical device innovation.